SR0954 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Marijule S. Shields of Harvard, who passed away on September 19, 2017 at the age of 101; and

WHEREAS, Marijule Shields was born in Harvard to Edward and Pearl (Waters) Strain on March 30, 1916; she attended St. Joseph's School in Harvard and graduated from Harvard High School in 1934; she attended the University of Wisconsin in Whitewater and married Joseph R. Shields at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Harvard on June 21, 1939; and

WHEREAS, Marijule Shields played a major role as advisor and hostess for her husband throughout his years in business and civic organizations; and

WHEREAS, Marijule Shields was active in several book and golf organizations and was an accomplished bridge player; she was a loving mother and grandmother who thought of everyone else above herself; she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, a member of Daughters of Isabella, and a Brownie and Girl Scout leader for many years in Harvard; and

WHEREAS, Marijule Shields was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joe; and her sister, Kathy Smith; and

WHEREAS, Marijule Shields is survived by her children, Barbara (Kirk) McComb, Karyl (James) Glass, Michael Shields, Ray (Roberta) Shields, and Patricia (Frank) Novel; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren on the way; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Marijule S. Shields, and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Marijule Shields as an expression of our deepest sympathy.